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Minutes for the City Council meeting on November 18, 1985
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CITY COUNCIL MINUTES - NOVEMBER 18, 1985
The Jonesboro City Council met on November 18, 1985, at 7:30 p.m. Present were Mayor, City Clerk, City Attorney, and all Aldermen.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Culpepper to approve the November 4, 1985, minutes as mailed. All voted aye.
Dameron Spruill, a member of the Municipal Airport Commission addressed the Council regarding the automated Flight Service Station the city has agreed to build at the airport for the Federal Aviation Administration. The project architects are Stuck Associates and the construction should be completed and occupied by the FAA by January 1, 1988.
Mr. Sanderson offered the following ordinance which was read by Mr. Thomas Leggett of the Friday, Eldridge, and Clark Attorneys of Law of Little Rock:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT REVENUE BONDS FOR THE PURPOSE OF PROVIDING THE FINANCING FOR INDUSTRIAL FACILITIES; AUTHORIZING AN INDENTURE OF TRUST SECURING THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING A LOAN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND FARR CO., AUTHORIZING THE SALE OF BONDS AND THE EXECUTION OF A PLACEMENT AGENT AGREEMENT IN CONNECTION THEREWITH; AUTHORIZING AND PRESCRIBING OTHER MATTERS PERTAINED THERETO; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to suspend the rules and place on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. The Mayor closed the regular session and held a Public Hearing for Arkansas Industrial Development Revenue Bonds - Farr Co. project, concerning the bond issue. No objections were expressed at the hearing and the Mayor adjourned the Public Hearing. Mr. Nix then moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to suspend the rules and place on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the emergency clause. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1954.
Mr. Shelton moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to set a Public Hearing on Dec. 2, 1985, at 7:00 p.m. for Kenney Manufacturing Co. (Act 9 Bond Issue). All voted aye.
Mr. Harry Herget of Herget Marketing revealed plans by Hallmark Industries, Inc. to purchase the old Crane facility on Airport Rd. in Jonesboro and construct an addition. He read a Memorandum of Intent to the Council. Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to adopt the Memorandum of Intent. All voted aye.
The proposed Agricultural Zoning Ordinance as withdrawn from consideration at the meeting until the MAPC can review it on December 12. It will be placed on the City Council agenda on December 16, 1985.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annex/Sirois 2nd Sub.-63 Bypass & Hwy. 1B)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 5; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY; DECLARING AND EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
A letter by property owners was given to the council agreeing to pay the sum of $320.00 representing their pro-rata share of the total of $4,800.00 to make necessary street work bringing the streets within said sub-division to meet minimum requirements of the City of Jonesboro. The letter further stated the landowners will not make any demand upon the city to do any repair work on said streets other than normal maintenance until such time as the said sum has been paid in full by each landowner. Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1955.
The following ordinance was on third reading: (Annex/Upper Duckswater off Woodsprings Rd)
AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING CERTAIN LANDS ANNEXED TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COURT OF CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, ARKANSAS; ASSIGNING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY TO WARD 4; ZONING SAID ANNEXED TERRITORY RESIDENTIAL (R-1); DECLARING AND EMERGENCY; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES
Mr. Hinson moved to amend the ordinance to read that the security gate must be operated 24 hours a day by a sensor. The motion failed for lack of a second. The ordinance was read for a third time. Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Stricklin to adopt the ordinance. Alderman Park, Stricklin, Evans, Bridger, Shelton Sanderson, Culpepper, and Mays voted aye. Aldermen Hannah, Strauser, and Hinson voted nay. Alderman Nix abstained. The motion passed 8-3-1. The ordinance was given the number 1956.
Dr. Larry Olson, Director of the Mosquito Control Program addressed the Council. He stated that the project came in under budget at the end of the summer and mosquito counts in traps across the city were more that 50% below 1984 levels. Mayor Stallings asked about the vehicles used to control mosquitoes during the months when spraying is not done and Mr. Olson responded that one was parked at the storage facility at the cemetery, and two were under carports at the homes of mosquito control employees, and none were being operated.
The following bids were up for review:
85:34 - Bell Center - Exhaust Fans - No bids
85:35 - Street Dept. - 2 Snow Plows - Mr. Bridger moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to accept the bid meeting specifications from Hawkins Equipment for a total of $5,700.00 due to the fact Hawkins has been in business for a number of years, have a good track record, and the equipment is immediately available. All Aldermen voted aye with the exception of Mr. Sanderson, who voted nay. The motion passed 11-1.
Mr. Hannah moved, seconded by Mr. Bridger to accept the low bid from Gallagher on bid number 86:30 for the City-Wide Insurance Program.
Mr. Culpepper offered the following ordinance:
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND ORDINANCE #1823 OF THE CITY OF JONESBORO, ARKANSAS: INCREASING THE MONTHLY GARBAGE FEE FOR RESIDENTIAL UNITS (SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY DWELLINGS).
Mayor Stallings reported on the Sanitation Committee’s recommendation as follows:
(1) Increase from $5.75 to $8.00 monthly- single-family & apartments with individual electrical meters.
(2) Increase from $5.25 to $7.50 monthly- multi-family dwellings serviced by a single electric meter.
(3) Commercial rate increase by 35% or more.
(4) Landfill tipping fee increase from $7.25 to $12.50 a ton.
Mr. Hannah asked for clarification on the $1.00 increase monthly five months of the year on the CWL sanitation charge. Mr. Sanderson, Chairman of the Sanitation Committee responded by saying that a $1.00 monthly charge is added by CWL to pay for mosquito and blackbird control.
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on second reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the second time. Mr. Culpepper moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to suspend the rules and place the ordinance on third reading. All voted aye. The ordinance was read for the third time. Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Dr. Strauser to adopt the ordinance. All voted aye. The ordinance was given the number 1957. The Sanitation Fees will go into effect December 1, 1985.
City Attorney, Jim Burton presented a legal opinion on Ordinance 15-26 regarding the use of Roadblocks in Solicitation of Gifts, donations or contributions. He stated the action is prohibited by Ordinance, but the action has been a matter of policy in recent years to allow non-profit groups to conduct roadblocks. Chief of Police, Ed Cunningham was instructed by the Mayor to diplomatically enforce the statute in the future.
Mr. Shelton offered a resolution dealing with millage for the Library.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL PROPERTY AND A 1 MILL TAX ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE PUBLIC LIBRARY TAX
Mr. Mays moved, seconded by Mr. Hannah to pass the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given #1985:17.
Mr. Evans offered a resolution dealing with millage for the General City millage.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A 2.1 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL PROPERTY AND A 4.6 MILL TAX ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Mays to pass the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the number 1985:18.
Mr. Stricklin offered a resolution dealing with Fire Pension millage.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL PROPERTY AND A 1.0 MILL TAX ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE FIRE PENSION FUND
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Sanderson to pass the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given the #1985:19.
Mr. Park offered a resolution dealing with the Police Pension millage.
RESOLUTION TO LEVY A .5 MILL TAX ON ALL REAL PROPERTY AND A 1.0 MILL TAX ON ALL PERSONAL PROPERTY FOR THE POLICE PENSION FUND
Mr. Sanderson moved, seconded by Mr. Shelton to pass the resolution. All voted aye. The resolution was given #1985:20.
Mr. Park moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to appoint Mrs. Elizabeth Howard, 1207 Dupwe to the Parks and Recreation Committee with her term to expire 11/17/90. All voted aye.
Mr. Nix moved, seconded by Mr. Hinson to appoint Sam Hummelstein, 1102 Rosemond to the Forum Commission to replace Mr. Herb Davis with his term to expire 11/18/90. All voted aye.
Mr. Stricklin moved, seconded by Mr. Evans to have the City Clerk write a resolution commending Mr. Herb Davis commending his efforts of the Forum Commission. All voted aye.
RESOLUTION TO EXPRESS APPRECIATION TO HERBERT DAVIS FOR HIS SERVICE TO THE CITY OF JONESBORO AND ITS CITIZENS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE FORUM COMMISSION
The resolution was given the number 1985:21.
Chairman of the Street Committee, Mr. Bridger announced that inclement weather had further delayed work and review of the drainage problem in the Bel Aire Subdivision and that a report to the Council would be forthcoming.
With no further business, the meeting adjourned.